Though many would say it’s never wise to best against Savickas, with no actual money involved I am taking into account current form and injuries, and predicting that the 2010 World’s Strongest Man will be Brian Shaw. In second place will be Zydrunas Savickas and in 3rd will be Derek Poundstone. Guys like Bergmann, Hollands, Koklyaev and Ortmayer will be the next level of challengers with Best, Petursson and Katona bringing up the very close rear.

The final is broadbast on UK TV on Bravo at 2pm, and then repeated at 8pm. I’m not sure when I will get to watch it but I am very much looking forward to it and think it could be one of the most open finals in years.